Neue Messe - New Fairground
by Kathrin_E
Leipzig’s fairs have been famous for centuries. In DDR times the spring and autumn trade fairs were the main events of the country’s economy. The DDR fairgrounds with the big double M east of the city centre are not in use any more. The new fairground in the suburb of Seehausen on the northern edge of Leipzig has been opened in 1996. Architect Volkwin Marg and his team designed the huge round steel and glass hall. (In case you wonder: the windows are cleaned and polished by a roboter.)
The rectangular water basin in front of the main hall recalls the one in front of Völkerschlachtdenkmal. The footpath across the basin is known as the “Moses Trail”, people are walking through the waters… Tip for fair visitors who want to stay conveniently close to the fairground with good public transport but avoid the sky-high hotel prices in downtown Leipzig: Stay in Delitzsch instead .
Delitzsch is a small town right north of the city, direct trains to the fairground take 11 minutes and run twice per hour. Messe tickets are valid on those trains. See my Delitzsch page for more – the little town is far more interesting than you might think.
Packing List
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Climate in Leipzig varies over the year.
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Summer: Most of time warm and sunny - around 25°C (77°F). Sometimes temp can hit 35°C (95°F). Don't forget suntan lotion and sunglasses! Unfortunately, there're also rainy periods! So don't miss umbrella and warm clothes!
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Winter: Winter is chilly - temp around freezing point. Sometimes temp can drop down to -15°C (5°F) or less. Don't miss warm pullovers and a fur!
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Spring/Autumn: Temp varies from 0°C (32°F) to +30°C (86°F). Sunny and rainy periods are possible. You can buy everything you need at drugstores ('Drogerie') or parmacies ('Apotheke') It's easy to get films and batteries for every kind of camera! There are lakes around town! Don't miss bathing suits and beach towels in the summertime! Credit Cards: paying with credit cards in Hotels, big stores, restaurants and boutiques is possible, in pubs or small stores less customary.
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Telephone: dialling key:
within Germany 0341
from abroad ++49 341
How to get to Leipzig
by meetings
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By plane: Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) is around 20 kilometres (12,5 miles) north-west of the city near Schkeuditz. Shuttle bus services operate between airport and the city every half hour. Taxis and rental cars are available at the airport.
By train: you enter Leipzig at the largest terminal station and one of the largest passenger stations in Europe with 26 platforms. Taxis, bicycle and rental cars are available at the station too. Public transport (tram/bus) opperates in front of the station, suburban train (S-Bahn) inside.
By car: Coming from Berlin take Autobahn A9 to Munich and change on the intersection Schkeuditzer Kreuz on Autobahn 14. Take exit Leipzig-Mitte to get to the city centre.
Coming from Munich take Autobahn A9 to Berlin and take exit Leipzig-West to get to the city.
Coming from Frankfurt take Autobahn 5, change at junction "Kirchheimer Dreieck" on Autobahn 4, and at junction "Hermsdorfer Kreuz" on Autobahn 9 to Berlin. Take exit Leipzig-West to get to the city.
Coming from Dresden take Autobahn 14 to Magdeburg. To get to the city centre take exit Leipzig-Mitte.
Bavarian Train Station
by Leipzig
This train station was built from 1842 to 1844 for Saxony's first long-distance line Leipzig-Dresden.
The renovated four triumphal arcs is the only part of the building that was not destroyed in World War Two. This railway station is world's oldest still used terminal station.
In the year 2000 all the wing buildings were renovated and contain a brewery for the famous and traditional Leipzig beer 'Gose' as well as a restaurant. Here you get great Saxon and Bavarian cuisine. Don't miss to taste the typical Gose beer.
Auerbachs Keller
by nepalgoods
Famous historical cellar, where famous Goethe lets some scenes take place of his famous "Faust". Goethe had studied in Leipzig.
It is located in another very beautiful old passage: the Maedler Passage.
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